Popcorn Indiana Kettlecorn Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC is recalling Popcorn Indiana Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Kettlecorn because the manufacturing conveyor belt tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC is voluntarily recalling Popcorn Indiana Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Kettlecorn in 5.5 oz and 6 oz packages. The recall involves 17,070 units distributed in the United States and 2,171 units distributed in Canada. The affected products were manufactured on a conveyor belt that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono).
The recall covers specific production codes 12240ENGA (dated 2/23/2013) and 12241ENGA (dated 2/24/2013). The products were distributed nationwide in the US and in Canada. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantry for the specific UPCs and production codes listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific illnesses have been reported in the source text, but Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
The recalled product
- Product
- Popcorn Indiana Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Kettlecorn Net Wt. 5.5 oz, UPC 843571003076 Net Wt. 6 oz UPC Popcorn Indiana LLC 1 Cedar Lane, Englewood, NJ 07631 Made in the USA
- Manufacturer
- Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Popcorn
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- 12240ENGA 2/23/2013 12241ENGA 2/24/2013
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 14 recalled by Dale & Thomas Popcorn, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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